征: the kanji for conquer; expedition
征 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means conquer; expedition. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
征 is written in 8 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
征 has 1 reading in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 3 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
セイ (sei)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 遠征えんせい · ensei | expedition; away game |
| 征服せいふく · seifuku | conquest |
| 出征しゅっせい · shussei | going to war |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- チームは九州に遠征した。Chīmu wa Kyūshū ni ensei shita.The team went on a trip to Kyushu for games.
- 登山隊が山頂を征服した。Tozantai ga sanchō o seifuku shita.The climbing party conquered the summit.
- 祖父は若くして出征した。Sofu wa wakakushite shussei shita.My grandfather went to war when he was young.
- 遠征先で好成績を上げた。Enseisaki de kōseiseki o ageta.They achieved good results away from home.
- 昔の王は多くの国を征服した。Mukashi no ō wa ōku no kuni o seifuku shita.Kings of old conquered many countries.
Questions about 征
How many strokes does 征 have?
征 is written in 8 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 征?
The on readings are sei (セイ). 征 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 征?
N1. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N1 is designed to match the former Level 1.
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Movement and actions
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 征
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.